Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Peakhurst, accounting for 23.5% (2,839 people). This share was lower than Georges River (A) (29.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,805 people, while its share fell by 14.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Peakhurst - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Peakhurst in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Peakhurst, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,839
% of total
23.5%
Change from 2016
-14.7pp
2,839
23.5%
-14.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,721
% of total
22.5%
Change from 2016
+11.3pp
2,721
22.5%
+11.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,167
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-25.1pp
1,167
9.7%
-25.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
937
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-
937
7.7%
-
Not stated
2021 count
849
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-
849
7.0%
-
Islam
2021 count
740
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-
740
6.1%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
391
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-
391
3.2%
-
Baptist
2021 count
347
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-
347
2.9%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
323
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-
323
2.7%
-
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
307
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-
307
2.5%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,805
-14.7pp
Western Catholic
+2,711
+11.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1,136
-25.1pp
Uniting Church
+201
-9.5pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+31
-4.2pp
Data table
Religion for Peakhurst. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Georges River (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,839 | 23.5% | 29.4% | 34 | 38.2% | 27.4% | +2,805 | -14.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,721 | 22.5% | 19.8% | 10 | 11.2% | 21.0% | +2,711 | +11.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,167 | 9.7% | 6.9% | 31 | 34.8% | 8.7% | +1,136 | -25.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 937 | 7.7% | 7.8% | - | - | 7.4% | - | - |
| Not stated | 849 | 7.0% | 5.7% | - | - | 7.2% | - | - |
| Islam | 740 | 6.1% | 4.6% | - | - | 3.8% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 391 | 3.2% | 2.8% | - | - | 2.5% | - | - |
| Baptist | 347 | 2.9% | 1.7% | - | - | 1.8% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 323 | 2.7% | 4.8% | - | - | 4.8% | - | - |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 307 | 2.5% | 2.0% | - | - | 2.0% | - | - |
| Total | 12,092 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 89 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12,003 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.